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After a Stroke,a Patient Appears to Be Unable to Understand

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After a stroke,a patient appears to be unable to understand words spoken to her.The patient can produce speech but cannot seem to comprehend it.What is a likely explanation for these symptoms?


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Deaf Children

Children who have a significant hearing loss that affects their ability to process linguistic information through hearing.

Sign Language

A system of communication using visual gestures and signs, utilized primarily by deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

Communication

The process of transferring information, ideas, and feelings through verbal or non-verbal means from one person or group to another.

Forest

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth, playing a critical role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and providing resources for humans.

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